Prayer for Eid al-Fitr Equipped with Important Shariah Laws to be Observed by Muslims

Dream - The day of victory is approaching. Where all Muslims will celebrate Eid al-Fitr after the end of the month of Ramadan. On the day of Eid al-Fitr, every Muslim will perform the Eid prayer in congregation and of course the tradition that cannot be abandoned is to forgive each other.

However, in addition to forgiving each other, it is better to pray for each other as well. Eid al-Fitr prayer should be known by every Muslim to seek good hopes from Allah SWT. Even this prayer has been taught by the Prophet Muhammad.

There are several versions of Eid al-Fitr prayers. Nevertheless, none of them is wrong. So, Dream friends can use any of them when the day comes.

Well, here is the recitation of Eid al-Fitr prayers along with their important shariah laws that should be known as summarized by Dream through merdeka.com.

Eid al-Fitr Prayer

The following are the recitations of Eid al-Fitr prayers:

First Version

Regarding Eid al-Fitr prayer, the Prophet Muhammad has set an example. Where it is explained by Ibn Hajar Al Asqalani as follows:

"We have received a narration with a good chain of narrators from Jubair bin Nufair, he (Jubair bin Nufair) said: 'When the companions of the Prophet met on the day of Eid, some of them said to the others: taqabbalallahu minnaa wa minka'."

Second Version

In addition to reciting that phrase, some also recite it like this:

Taqobalallahu minna wa minkum.

Meaning: "May Allah accept our worship and yours."

Third Version

Taqobalallahu minna wa minkum, taqabbalallahu minna wa minkum wa taqabbal ya kariim.

Meaning: "May Allah accept our worship and yours, and accept it, O (Allah) who is the Most Noble."

Fourth Version

Taqabbalallaahi minnaa wa minkum taqabbal yaa kariim, wa ja'alanaallaahu wa iyyaakum minal 'aaidin wal faaiziin wal maqbuulin kullu ‘aamin wa antum bi khair.

Meaning: "May Allah accept our worship and yours, O Allah, the Most Noble, accept it!"

Response to Answer Eid al-Fitr Prayer

When someone gives an Eid al-Fitr prayer, Dream friends should also respond to it. Here is the response to answer Eid al-Fitr prayer:

Minna waminkum taqobbal ya karim.

Meaning: "Everything that is conveyed in a good manner will receive goodness in return."

Eid al-Fitr Prayer during Halal Bihalal

Eid al-Fitr is always synonymous with halal bihalal. This is a very special moment because many close people will gather, making the atmosphere warm and lively. There are family, relatives, neighbors, even colleagues. In this halal bihalal event, everyone will forgive each other, talk, catch up for those who have not met for a long time, and enjoy meals together.

But there is one thing that Dream friends should not miss, which is to recite Eid al-Fitr prayers during halal bihalal. Here is the recitation that Dream friends can practice:

Rabbanaa taqabbal minnaa shalatanaa wa du'aanaa innaka antas samii'u al 'aliim. Taqabbal minnaa taubatanaa innaka antat tawwabur rahiim.

Meaning: "Our Lord, accept our prayers and accept our supplications. Indeed, You are the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing."

Then the following recitation:

Allahummaghfir lil mukminiina wal mukminaat wal muslimiina wal muslimaat al-ahyaa-i minhum wal amwaat. Innaka samii'un qariibun mujiibud da'wat yaa qadhiyal hajat.

Meaning: "O Allah, honor Your religion, make Islam a way out for our nation. Make its scholars united, namely the scholars who become examples for the ummah of Your Messenger. Protect the Muslim ummah from division, protect them from humiliation. Bless this day and also bless anyone who prays to You."

Shariah in Reciting Eid al-Fitr Prayer

In reciting Eid al-Fitr prayer, there are shariah laws that Dream friends should pay attention to. It is explained in Majmu Fatawa by Ibn Taymiyyah:

"The phrase 'Taqabbalallahu minna wa minkum' and the like, this has been narrated by some of the companions that they used to do it, and it is allowed by some imams like Imam Ahmad and others."

Then Imam Ahmad also explained as follows:

"I don't want to start it first, but if someone says it to me, I will respond to it, because it is a mandatory response to a greeting."

In addition, it is also explained in the book Fathul Qarib, that it is recommended to recite takbeer on the night of Eid. So, in addition to reciting Eid al-Fitr prayer, Muslims are also recommended to recite takbeer, whether they are male or female, residents or travelers, at home, in the mosque, or in the market.

Here is the explanation by Muhammad bin Qasin Al-Ghazi:

"Takbeer is recommended for men and women, travelers and residents, whether they are at home, on the road, in the mosque, or in the market. It starts from sunset on the night of Eid al-Fitr and continues until the Eid prayer. It is not recommended to recite takbeer after Eid prayer or at night, but according to An-Nawawi in Al-Azkar, it is still recommended."